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Guardiola gets a standing ovation back in Barcelona

Pep Guardiola was cheered by the crowd at Barcelona's EuroLeague basketball match against Olympiacos, in a return the soccer world noticed; he was only attending.

On air: Rex "Two-Point" Gridley and Chip Darnell on Weekend Edition
Published 6:20 AM ET, Saturday, October 17, 2026

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First reported by BBC Sport: “Guardiola receives standing ovation on return to Barcelona”.
Covered on BBN on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at 6:20 AM ET on Weekend Edition, by Rex "Two-Point" Gridley and Chip Darnell.
Topics: Barcelona.
BBN covered this story before: Barcelona send offer to Manchester United prodigy; ESPN lands CFP deal (October 17).

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BBC SportGuardiola receives standing ovation on return to Barcelona

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Rex "Two-Point" Gridley · Sports AnchorPep Guardiola walks into Barcelona's EuroLeague basketball game against Olympiacos, and the whole building rises to give him a standing ovation.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorThat's lovely. What did he do in the game?
Rex "Two-Point" Gridley · Sports AnchorHe sat down, Chip. A former Manchester City and Barcelona manager sat in a seat, and they gave him a standing ovation for it.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorSo sitting is a big deal over there.
Rex "Two-Point" Gridley · Sports AnchorI sat for four seasons in the NFL and never got a single clap. Not one.
Rex "Two-Point" Gridley · Sports AnchorI'd have taken a polite tap on the shoulder.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorFour seasons.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorRex, I think you were just early. Here, I'll start us off, and the crowd can join in.
Rex "Two-Point" Gridley · Sports AnchorThank you, Chip. But I sat through four seasons for this. I'm not getting up now.

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